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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
10
The Boston Post issue from August 21 1912 features a daily publication with office at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. It includes local news notices and period items typical of the era.
Rates for daily and Sunday editions listed with durations and prices. International and domestic postage, in advance payment, vacation mailing option, and editor contact details included. Also notes on address changes and notices for Boston post district postage.
The Boston Post announces ownership of the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England, including the largest press in the world, per Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co. The milestone underscores the paper's expanding printing capacity and regional prominence.
The Senate contemplates further debate on a bill prohibiting corporations from contributing to political campaign treasuries. The piece argues the measure is clear in purpose and should not require extensive argument, asserting lawmakers cannot oppose anticorruption efforts.
The text argues that a city market on the Boston Common parade ground would face broad opposition. It claims the space should remain free of litter and calls any effort to despoil it ill-placed and untenable.
Governor Marshall of Indiana appears as a strong vice presidential choice with rugged common sense and a sincere wish to serve the people. His Indianapolis speech and growing popularity are highlighted, with remarks on his Homespun oratory style as a valuable asset for the Democratic ticket.
The article notes Sir Thomas Lipton plans a U S visit to prepare another challenge for the Americas Cup next year. It recalls the cup’s commercial value and the New York Club’s entry restrictions, praising Lipton’s sportsmanlike handling of past defeats and foreseeing renewed effort.
The article discusses Governor Wilson’s portrayal of progressive impulses and the idea of finding an open road for themselves, noting the boldness of a presidential candidate addressing such themes. It highlights the political risk and originality of his characterization within the campaign discourse.
The speaker praises the Democratic party as the only practical path for progress and notes that if a third party won most states Congress would still be Democratic. He asserts Wilson will have backing in both houses and that Congress has kept its promises under Taft, promising further effective action.
The piece argues President Taft should veto the Panama canal bill without delay, contending it violates solemn treaty obligations and diverts into unrelated issues such as tariff, interstate commerce, antitrust, and shipping laws. It warns the bill patches together disparate questions better settled separately.
The death of William Booth, founder and leader of the Salvation Army, prompts mourning worldwide. He blended faith with practical charity, brought the gospel to unlikely places, and built a disciplined, universal service that saved many from ruin. The Army continues its work, though the world loses a striking, influential figure.
The article notes alligators reach full growth around a century, with six to seven year old skins usable. Palm Beach hosts a farm claiming an 18 foot animal allegedly 900 years old. Several farms exist now, but profitability hinges on wild populations dwindling.
A short humorous exchange unfolds between a summer boarder and a hotel proprietor. The boarder complains about no fish in two weeks, while the proprietor retorts that the fish here avoid being caught, claiming one stayed at the hotel for two weeks.
In a swift romance, Mabel and Ethel recount a sudden elopement the day after first sight, leading to an immediate marriage that ended their initial relationship. The exchange notes the rapid, cinematic turn from affection to wedlock.
The Yukon River Ramparts offer dramatic cliffs and blue interior vistas for travelers aboard flat boats. Alaska’s vast, unsettled frontiers appeal to nature lovers but deter those who crave crowds or Florida winters. Mosquito swarms at Anvik and Holy Cross darken skies, yet some trips navigate the Yukon lower reaches with limited pest encounters.
Dartagin is condemned to be guillotined but survives after the guillotine fails. The Princess orders the blade spared, and the King learns of De Stingo’s innocence while Cartagin hides in a Princess closet. A waiting maid discovers him as he contemplates makeshift weapons.
A fragment hints at a humorous or dramatic closet scene involving a gentleman awaiting departure. the note promises continuation tomorrow, leaving the exact context unclear.
A verse by Berton Braley notes people in any occupation imagine new vocations yet resist change when circumstances free them from routine. The piece, published in the Milwaukee Journal, playfully explores workers preferring familiar trades over fresh paths despite appealing alternatives.
A widower seeks Miss Champagne TI guidance on marrying a woman seven to eight years older. He worries age will hinder devotion and the willingness to make the small sacrifices that keep a home bright. He asks for reassurance and practical counsel.
A reader asks if a man can love a second wife as much as a first and whether age gaps matter. The columnist says second love is possible, urges honest feeling, and notes age difference should not hinder affection while noting some social norms favor an older husband.
The speaker argues that age or differences should not block marriage if both partners believe in it. A man’s view is shaped by his heart, and happiness comes from personal perspective rather than external judgment.
The statement claims global coal deposits could power 15 trillion horsepower for 12,000 years, highlighting immense energy potential from mined coal.
Listing of male residents of Boston closes September 3 with counting offices open 6 AM to 10 PM and until midnight on that day. Eligible voters are those residing in Boston since April 1 1912 and six months prior to the election who are not yet listed. Lists can be seen at 37 Pemberton Street, Police Headquarters.
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